Singapore legislation

Section 13

of Presidential Elections Act 1991

Section 13

Withdrawal of candidature

(1)

A candidate may before 12 noon on nomination day, but not afterwards, withdraw his or her candidature by giving, in person, a notice to that effect signed by him or her to the Returning Officer.

(2)

The Returning Officer must immediately cause notice of the withdrawal to be posted in a conspicuous position outside the place of nomination.